The City of Ember

by DuPrau, Jeanne
ISBN: 9780375822742
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A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever

Nominated to 28 State Award Lists
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice
A Child Magazine Best Children's Book
A Mark Twain Award Winner
A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner

"A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more." --USA Today

"An electric debut." --Publishers Weekly, Starred

"While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description." --VOYA, Starred

"A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: DuPrau, Jeanne
  • ISBN: 9780375822742
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 288
  • Publication Year: 2004

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  • My Go-to Reluctant Reader Pick

    Bonnie D. - 2 years 9 months ago

    This book is my go-to reluctant reader pick! A tale of an underground city entirely unaware of the world above, quickly running out of resources. Two clever youngsters discover a tattered map and must find the way out. Classic. It was a quick read, like many young adult novels, and the story was engaging.

    HPB Staff Review

  • YA Science Fiction for All

    Elissa S. - 4 years 9 months ago

    Following the rush of young Lina and Doon to save the residents of the underground city of Ember, this book is a fairly quick read that will keep you engaged the entire time. Despite being a YA novel, The City of Ember delves into the topics of government corruption, generational divide, and the importance of community- all without feeling like the reader is being talked down to.

    HPB Staff Review

  • Best book ever

    Natalie D. - 6 years 4 months ago

    Amazing totally read it again. I loved it and it inspires me to believe in myself. I can’t wait to read the next book in the Series it was amazing. My whole family even loved it. I bough the book and did not regret it at all. Plus I like scary but not to scary so it was the perfect mix . If you like other books like that you would like it

  • The book is better!

    Kara W. - 6 years 5 months ago

    I really enjoy this entire series even though it's a young adult book. I read it allowed to my kids and they liked the mystery and making predictions.